Quality Assurance & Continuous Improvement Engineer

Arctic Cat; Saint Cloud (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Arctic Cat in Saint Cloud, MN is seeking a Quality Engineer to champion quality across suppliers, manufacturing, and customer-facing operations. The role leads audits, resolves quality issues, and drives continuous improvement to reduce defects and improve product reliability.

You will monitor KPIs, implement CAPA with cross-functional teams, and support production while ensuring standards are met. A proactive problem-solver who communicates data-driven insights will thrive.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field, or 10+ years of technical experience in lieu of degree.
• 0–2 years of experience with a degree; 10+ years of relevant experience without a degree.
• GD&T knowledge and ability to read blueprints preferred.
• Experience with audits, CAPA, and supplier quality is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Execute quality standards for inspection processes and materials.
• Conduct field audits and vendor evaluations.
• Maintain standards for inspection, testing, and evaluation.
• Maintain QA objectives to maximize reliability and minimize defects.
• Monitor supply chain KPIs such as PPM, line disruptions, and NCMT.
• Coordinate CAPA with cross-functional teams.
• Interpret technical instructions and variables.
• Identify ways to improve product and process capability.
• Provide technical support from metrics to vendors and customers as requested.
• Support a small team of Quality Inspectors.

Skills

Quality engineering

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

CAD

ERP/MRP

Job description

Arctic Cat in Saint Cloud, MN is seeking a Quality Engineer to champion quality across suppliers, manufacturing, and customer-facing operations. The role leads audits, resolves quality issues, and drives continuous improvement to reduce defects and improve product reliability.

You will monitor KPIs, implement CAPA with cross-functional teams, and support production while ensuring standards are met. A proactive problem-solver who communicates data-driven insights will thrive.